Ashill, Norfolk Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Ashill, Norfolk.
Norfolk · England · settlement
About Ashill
Ashill is a quaint village and civil parish located in Norfolk, England, nestled conveniently between Watton and Swaffham. Its strategic position makes it a key area for potential planning applications, serving as a link between these two notable towns.
Population: 1,509 (2021) · Area: 12.3 km²
District: Breckland
Website: http://www.ashill.org/
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £251,950 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Breckland
- Parliamentary constituency: Mid Norfolk
- LSOA: Breckland 008A
Crime Statistics
6 crimes reported in 2026-03.
Crime Breakdown
- violent-crime: 5
- criminal-damage-arson: 1
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Ashill.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Ashill.
- Ecology & Wildlife Constraints (keywords: bats, bat survey, bat roost, great crested newt, GCN...)
- Trees & Landscape (keywords: tree preservation order, TPO, arboricultural, tree survey, root protection area...)
- Flood & Drainage (keywords: flood zone 2, flood zone 3, flood risk assessment, FRA, surface water...)
- Heritage & Conservation (keywords: listed building, grade II, grade II*, grade I, conservation area...)
- Green Belt (keywords: green belt, inappropriate development, very special circumstances, openness)
- Highways & Access (keywords: visibility splays, highway authority objection, access arrangement, parking provision, transport statement...)
- Refusal & Risk Indicators (keywords: refusal, delegated refusal, appeal dismissed, overdevelopment, character and appearance...)
- Planning Process & Appeals (keywords: appeal lodged, appeal allowed, appeal dismissed, public inquiry, inspector)
Planning Activity Summary
Approval rates, average decision times, and application type distribution for Ashill based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
4 planning applications found near Ashill.
- - 16 Fir Park, Ashill, Thetford, Norfolk, IP25 7DE
Amendment to pp 3PL/2014/0513/F - minor changes to small front extension as outlined below. - repositioning of window to front elevation from side (maintaining existing layout) - removal of window to
Type: Amendment | Council: Breckland | Date: 2026-03-31
View full details - - 18 Dunnetts Close, Ashill, Thetford, Norfolk, IP25 7AY
Erection 1No dwelling on land to the rear of 18 Dunnett's Close, with amenity space, cycle storage, refuse bins. New vehicular access for new house.
Type: Full | Council: Breckland | Date: 2026-03-31
View full details - - 2, The Mere Hale Road, Ashill, Thetford, Norfolk, IP25 7AX
Proposed first floor extension to front (East) elevation
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Breckland | Date: 2023-11-01
View full details - - Ashill County Primary School Watton Road, Ashill, Thetford, Norfolk, IP25 7AP
Oak- Tip reduction on over extended limbs (Target prune, not full crown reduction), 1.5- 2.5m. Reduction back to appropriate points within BS3998 (2010). Clear crown of al DDDDD.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Breckland | Date: 2023-09-16
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A brief summary of Ashill in Norfolk
Ashill is a quaint village and civil parish located in Norfolk, England, nestled conveniently between Watton and Swaffham. Its strategic position makes it a key area for potential planning applications, serving as a link between these two notable towns. The settlement has a population of approximately 1,509 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Breckland district.
Ashill covers an area of approximately 12.3 km². The surrounding landscape and character of the area play an important role in how planning applications are assessed by the local authority.
Property prices in Ashill show an average sale price of £251,950, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
There were 6 crimes reported in the Ashill area during the most recent period, a moderate level that is broadly in line with similar-sized settlements.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Ashill planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.ashill.org/. Results include full application details, decision status, and the ability to track applications over time and set planning alerts to help you monitor and review pending planning applications.
Planning Activity in Ashill
In the last 24 months, 6 planning applications were submitted near Ashill. Of these, 100% were approved.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Ashill may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The most common application types near Ashill were full planning applications (3), outline applications (2), amendments (1). Full planning applications account for 50% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
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Related Planning Guides
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